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Adding value during health insurance open enrollment
OPINION OCT 28, 2019
Adding value during health insurance open enrollment

Michael Policar carves out a niche helping clients navigate their health insurance plan options.

By Jeff Benjamin
Fixed income is still a mystery to many investors
OPINION OCT 28, 2019
Fixed income is still a mystery to many investors

A survey shows many Americans admit to having little knowledge about various fixed-income securities and how to invest in them.

By Brian Chappatta
Healthy clients will avoid medical costs
OPINION OCT 26, 2019
Healthy clients will avoid medical costs

Kenneth Waltzer's top retirement strategy is to help his clients stay healthy.

By Jeff Benjamin
Is it time for Ken Fisher to step down?
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 25, 2019
Is it time for Ken Fisher to step down?

Crisis management experts say the company is still playing catch-up and bold actions are needed.

By Jeff Benjamin
OPINION OCT 25, 2019
Is it time for Ken Fisher to step down?

Crisis management experts say the company is still playing catch-up and bold actions are needed.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 24, 2019
Why more seniors are working longer

Improved health, changing job characteristics and Social Security rules are responsible for the graying workforce.

By Mary Beth Franklin
SEC puts emphasis on protecting teachers, military personnel from overpaying for advice
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 23, 2019
SEC puts emphasis on protecting teachers, military personnel from overpaying for advice

Chairman Jay Clayton says Reg BI will help them shop around for best price

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC official pushes back against criticism of share-class crackdown
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 23, 2019
SEC official pushes back against criticism of share-class crackdown

RIAs should know better than not to disclose 12b-1 fees, says Enforcement co-director Peikin.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Feds charge GPB Capital executive with obstruction of justice
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 23, 2019
Feds charge GPB Capital executive with obstruction of justice

GPB's chief compliance officer stole information from SEC during its investigation: DOJ.

By Bruce Kelly
Is the 401(k) adviser M&A market about to cool down?
OPINION OCT 23, 2019
Is the 401(k) adviser M&A market about to cool down?

The market is hot, but the balance could shift if too many advisers seek a buyer.

By Fred Barstein
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 23, 2019
Barred former LPL rep pleads guilty to $5 million fraud

James Booth of Norwalk, Conn., faces 20 years in prison.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 23, 2019
SEC puts emphasis on protecting teachers, military personnel from overpaying for advice

Chairman Jay Clayton says Reg BI will help them shop around for best price

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 23, 2019
SEC official pushes back against criticism of share-class crackdown

RIAs should know better than not to disclose 12b-1 fees, says Enforcement co-director Peikin.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC suggests advisers rebate revenue-sharing payments
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 22, 2019
SEC suggests advisers rebate revenue-sharing payments

In a seven-page FAQ, the agency takes a hard line on 12b-1 fees.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
4 ways to help clients control their digital afterlife
OPINION OCT 22, 2019
4 ways to help clients control their digital afterlife

A new law helps people determine what happens to their digital assets after they die, but the law's provisions only apply if they take specific action

By Amy Florian
Does the world need another custodian?
FINTECH OCT 22, 2019
Does the world need another custodian?

Velox is just one of several new, digital-first custodians to hit the scene recently.

By Ryan W. Neal
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 22, 2019
SEC suggests advisers rebate revenue-sharing payments

In a seven-page FAQ, the agency takes a hard line on 12b-1 fees.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 22, 2019
UBS eliminating SMA management fees

The company believes the move will help advisers compete for business.

By Ryan W. Neal
'Trusted' professionals are targeting older Americans
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 21, 2019
'Trusted' professionals are targeting older Americans

Elderly fraud often involves professional firms and companies, including banks, financial advisers, insurers and law firms.

By Bloomberg
Much expected of Charlie Scharf as he prepares to take helm of Wells Fargo
WIREHOUSES OCT 21, 2019
Much expected of Charlie Scharf as he prepares to take helm of Wells Fargo

The bank's stock has barely moved since its scandals began in September 2016

By Bloomberg